Complaint
Nov 4, 2026
9 recorded violations
Official Wording
Personal cleanliness
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES ALWAYS WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector’s Notes
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SOLUTION MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s Notes
FOUND THE LARGE FAN IN THE WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILDUP OF DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector’s Notes
LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE LARGE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
In Plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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FOUND THE WALLS BY THE LARGE FAN AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector’s Notes
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector’s Notes
CFM ON SITE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 4, 2026 · Original Source